Licensed Therapist - Centralized Float (WI)

Rogers Behavioral Health, Inc.; Kenosha (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Employee share program

Life/disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Tuition reimbursement

Health and wellness program

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Job summary

Rogers Behavioral Health, Inc. seeks a Therapist 2 - Centralized Float to deliver evidence-based interventions (CBT/DBT, family therapy, SUD treatment) across Wisconsin locations.

This role requires extensive travel and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care. The position emphasizes supervising and guiding less experienced staff, maintaining clinical competency, and supporting regional operations within various care settings, including inpatient and outpatient

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a behavioral health field with relevant clinical licensure.
• Two years of healthcare experience; psychiatric setting preferred.
• Ability to travel across Wisconsin; overnight stays may be required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct individual, group, and family therapy sessions to address patient needs.
• Perform comprehensive assessments to identify mental health concerns and goals.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans and coordinate care.
• Collaborate with treatment teams to optimize patient outcomes and safety.
• Provide supervision or training to less experienced therapists and interns as needed.
• Maintain accurate documentation of clinical progress and interventions.

Skills

CBT

DBT

Family therapy

SUD treatment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Travel willingness

Supervision & training

Assessment skills

Education

Master's Degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field

Licensed Professional Counselor / Clinical Social Worker / LMFT in-state

Job description

Summary: The Therapist 2 - Centralized Float (TCF) serves as a regional clinical resource, leading interdisciplinary collaboration to develop, coordinate, and deliver therapeutic interventions for patients and their support systems across multiple locations throughout Wisconsin. This role requires travel and coverage across locations throughout the state of Wisconsin to ensure continuity of care with coverage assignments ranging from a single day to several weeks. The Therapist is expected to maintain competency through cross‑training across all Wisconsin service lines and provide evidence‑based approaches, including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), family therapy, and substance use disorder (SUD) treatment modalities, to support stabilization and recovery. The TCF may provide supervision, training, and guidance to less experienced therapists and interns, and may support Behavior Specialist (BS) coverage as needed. This position may operate within an acute care environment, including inpatient, residential, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient settings. Travel throughout Wisconsin, including overnight travel when necessary, is an essential function of this position. Additional responsibilities may be assigned to support patient care, regional operations, and organizational initiatives.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Conduct individual, group, and family therapy sessions: Providing one‑on‑one therapy, group therapy, and family therapy sessions to address patients' specific needs and goals.

• Assessing patients' needs: Conducting comprehensive assessments to identify patients' mental health concerns, strengths, and challenges.

• Developing treatment plans: Creating individualized treatment plans based on patients' needs and goal; provide guidance in the implementation of clinical interventions, including but not limited to facilitating treatment team meetings.

• Providing counseling and support: Incorporating evidence‑based therapeutic techniques to help patients manage their symptoms and improve their overall well‑being within sessions and in‑the‑moment as needed in the milieu.

• Educating patients: Teaching patients about their mental health and/or substance use condition, self‑care strategies, and treatment options to support patients in reviewing the costs and benefits of treatment engagement and aftercare plans.

• Documenting patient progress: Maintaining detailed records of therapy sessions, including patient progress, goals, and interventions. Complete all documentation within required time.

• Collaborating with other professionals (both internally and externally): Working with other members of the treatment team, such as psychiatrists, social workers, and case managers, to coordinate care and ensure optimal outcomes.

• Adhering to ethical guidelines: Following ethical codes of conduct and maintaining confidentiality in all interactions with patients.

• Continuing education: Participating in ongoing professional development to stay updated on the latest research and best practices in the field of mental health.

• Report and document suspected cases of physical, sexual abuse and/or neglect according to the law in the state of employment and according to System policy and procedure.

• Conduct self in a professional manner.

  • Demonstrate strong interdisciplinary approach and collaboration among departments.

  • Communicate assertively and accurately.

  • Receive feedback in a productive manner to further personal & professional development.

• Support changes in staffing/scheduling assignment when program and patient care needs require.

• Take lead in identifying and owning clinical initiatives, projects, and activities to support system‑wide continuous improvement.

• Demonstrate understanding of Joint Commission, State, and other regulatory agency compliance regulations.

• Provide for patient safety and the safety of the facility.

• As needed complete preceptor training and support supervision and/or onboarding of new staff.

  • This may include, but is not limited to, participating in new staff interviews, being primary preceptor for new therapists, providing education to new Mental Health Technicians (MHTs), Behavioral Health Technicians (BHTs), Behavior Specialists (BSs), Case Managers (CMs) and Registered Nurses (RNs), and participating in introductory evaluations.

• Performs other duties as assigned. These may include but are not limited to: Maintaining a current knowledge base of department processes, protocols, and procedures, pursuing self‑directed learning, and continuing education opportunities, and participating on committees, task forces, and work groups as determined by management.

Additional Job Description:

Additional Job Description:

Requirements & Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field, from an accredited school of Social Work, Professional Counseling, or Family Therapy with a minimum of two (2) years' experience in health care. Two (2) years of experience in a psychiatric setting, preferred.
• Previous experience working within a Rogers Behavioral Health program preferred.
• Full, independent licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or equivalent in state practicing
• Substance use credentialing, a SAC-IT, SAC, or CSAC is preferred.
• Working knowledge of therapeutic intervention and techniques for all age groups, as well as the dynamics of human growth and behavior.
• Ability to travel up to 100% of scheduled work time is an essential function of this position. Overnight travel may be required; company paid lodging and eligible travel expenses will be provided in accordance with organizational policy.
• Must hold a valid driver's license and have a reliable mode of transportation.

Required on-the-job Training

• Compliance with Residential Care Center (RCC) and Community Based Residential Facility (CBRF) (Required for Residential Inpatient programs, preferred for all levels of care).
• American Heart Association CPR certification within thirty (30) days of hire. Bi‑annual re‑certification is required.
• Training in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) within sixty (60) days of hire/transfer. Annual re‑certification is required.
• Attend all mandatory in‑services and other in‑services relevant to the position.
• Be responsible for all educational requirements and related obligations pertaining to the license of the program/unit license regulatory requirements governing the program(s).

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With a career at Rogers, you can look forward to a Total Rewards package of benefits, including:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage for you and your family
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Employee share program
• Life/disability insurance
• Flex spending accounts
• Tuition reimbursement
• Health and wellness program
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

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